Molina stalked Pimentel from the opening bell. As always he ate a few shots, but landed a number of heavy ones. In round two, Molina worked his opponent over. His shots were wearing Pimentel down. Two strong right hands floored Pimentel for a count of five. A left hook to the liver dropped Pimentel a few seconds later. Molina finished matters with a barrage of punches that toppled Pimentel.

The time was 2:59 seconds of round two.

“I always respect every man I fight,” said Molina after the fight. “As soon as I realized what he had, I went for the knockout. Everyone knows my style.”

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